Leaves turning yellow
Papaya (pawpaw) None Given
Hi, Plant village, I have a papaya plant of which its leaves are turning into yellow, could you kindly share why is that?, is it a deficiency issue??, If yes, what is it called? And how best to prevent it. Thanks.
I have several papaya plants in my farm.
I have several papaya plants in my farm.
PAPAYA PLANT.
Posted
by: Andrew
(1 point)
Posted: May 1, 2017
Answers
This looks like a nitrogen deficiency. Here are some management tips to avoid this: https://www.plantvillage.org/en/topic....
Based on your photo I would recommend planting something to cover and protect your soil or adding a mulch layer so that soil and nutrients are not lost when it rains.
Based on your photo I would recommend planting something to cover and protect your soil or adding a mulch layer so that soil and nutrients are not lost when it rains.
Posted
by: Amanda
(3 points)
Posted: May 1, 2017
Andrew commented,
Hi Amanda, thanks, i will surely follow your advice on mulching and planting something to protect the soil, can you recommend on what to be planted. Will definitely go through the link you have shared. almost 7 years ago.
Hi Amanda, thanks, i will surely follow your advice on mulching and planting something to protect the soil, can you recommend on what to be planted. Will definitely go through the link you have shared. almost 7 years ago.
Amanda commented,
Which cover crop you grow depends on your soil, history of the field, and climate. I would recommend a nitrogen fixing cover crop to provide more available nitrogen to your field while building your soil health. Here is a guide on getting started with cover crops you might find useful: http://asi.ucdavis.edu/programs/sarep... almost 7 years ago.
Which cover crop you grow depends on your soil, history of the field, and climate. I would recommend a nitrogen fixing cover crop to provide more available nitrogen to your field while building your soil health. Here is a guide on getting started with cover crops you might find useful: http://asi.ucdavis.edu/programs/sarep... almost 7 years ago.
Andrew commented,
Again, Thanks, will go through the link to learn more on Cover crops. almost 7 years ago.
Again, Thanks, will go through the link to learn more on Cover crops. almost 7 years ago.
I think it is not a nitrogen deficiency. It could be viral disease. How many plants are infected in your farm? Is there any insect pests on the plant? And is there any symptoms on stem/leaf stalks? Also, it will help us if you upload some more close up images of infected leaves.
For more information on nutrients deficiency in papaya http://webappsiihr.in:8083/soilnutrie...
For more information on nutrients deficiency in papaya http://webappsiihr.in:8083/soilnutrie...
Nitrogen deficiency in papaya
Magnesium deficiency
Posted
by: Dr. Ravishankar Narayana
(15 points)
Posted: May 1, 2017
Andrew commented,
Thanks Dr. Ravishankar, i have around 200+ papaya plants, and i have noticed only two plants with that problem. Will take more pics once i visit the farm over the weekend( will upload close up images of the stem and leaves as suggested. Thanks for the link on nutrients and deficiency. almost 7 years ago.
Thanks Dr. Ravishankar, i have around 200+ papaya plants, and i have noticed only two plants with that problem. Will take more pics once i visit the farm over the weekend( will upload close up images of the stem and leaves as suggested. Thanks for the link on nutrients and deficiency. almost 7 years ago.
David Hughes commented,
What is important is a close observation of the plants and other plants that may begin to show symptoms in the coming days. This might help distinguish between virus vs nitrogen deficiency. Can you do a soil test? Are you anywhere near a lab for a viral test? almost 7 years ago.
What is important is a close observation of the plants and other plants that may begin to show symptoms in the coming days. This might help distinguish between virus vs nitrogen deficiency. Can you do a soil test? Are you anywhere near a lab for a viral test? almost 7 years ago.
Andrew commented,
@David Hughes, thanks for your reply and suggestions will surely do a close observation of the plants. Unfortunately am no where near a lab for viral test, but i can arrange for soil test. almost 7 years ago.
@David Hughes, thanks for your reply and suggestions will surely do a close observation of the plants. Unfortunately am no where near a lab for viral test, but i can arrange for soil test. almost 7 years ago.
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